Cornelius News
Weekly calendar Dec. 4-10: Menorah Lighting, LKN Orchestra at Cain Center and more
Calendar Sponsors Wednesday, Dec. 6 Stocks for Tots 6:30-8:30 pm |Dec. 6. Join the stars of auto racing at the 25th annual Stocks for Tots. This fun and fundraising event is your chance to mingle with motorsport greats, get autographs, and make a difference in the lives of children. Net proceeds benefit local child abuse […]
Roundabouts on Hwy. 21 will be completed in Winter 2027
Dec. 1. By Dave Vieser. Work will finally begin inMarch on two new roundabouts at the Catawba Avenue/Hwy. 21 intersection just east of I-77. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has awarded a $14.6 million contract to the Caton Construction Group of Charlottesville, Va. to perform the work. When the traffic circles are completed, […]
Christmas in Davidson continues tonight and tomorrow, N. Meck Holiday Parade is Saturday
Dec. 1. There are two more nights for Christmas in Davidson, one of the most popular holiday events in Lake Norman. It runs from 6 pm to 9 pm tonight and Saturday. There are holiday light shows, roving entertainers, a live nativity and live music, not to mention shopping in all the stores. Sadly enough, […]
What’s happening in December and beyond
Friday, Dec. 1 – Saturday, Dec. 2 Christmas in Davidson 6-9 pm | Nov. 20-Dec. 2. Guests can expect to enjoy a Holiday light show, roving entertainment, live nativity scene, bubble snowflakes, gifts from the artisan village, a children’s craft area and more. Downtown Davidson. Friday, Dec.1 Cornelius Youth Orchestras 7:30 pm | Dec. 1. […]
Washam looks to the future as fourth term begins Monday
Nov. 30. By Dave Yochum. Woody Washam says he is “excited and very optimistic” about his upcoming fourth term as mayor which officially begins at his swearing-in ceremony Monday, Dec. 4 at Town Hall. Also being sworn in: Two incumbents and three newcomers to the Town Board. “I plan to renew and enhance our efforts […]
Weekender Nov. 30 – Dec. 3: Christmas in Davidson, Santa Paws in the Park, NoMeck Parade and more
Calendar Sponsors Through Sunday, Dec. 31 Downtown Holiday Light Spectacular 5:30 pm | Nov. 27-Dec. 31. Orchestrated light show set to music on the lawn at Town Hall, 413 N. Main St., Mooresville. Through Sunday, Dec. 3 A Doll’s House: Part 2 Check website for times | Nov. 29- Dec. 3. In the 1879 debut […]
Jeff Tarte will run for NC Auditor in 2024
Nov. 29. Former NC Sen. Jeff Tarte, a Cornelius resident, plans to run in the GOP primary for State Auditor in March. Tarte is a former mayor of Cornelius and the incoming chair of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce. Background As a state senator he authored legislation that required the six largest departments in […]
Santa himself, nearly 200 floats in Christmas parade Saturday
Nov. 29. A four-decades old North Mecklenburg tradition, the holiday parade down Main Street from Davidson to Cornelius, is Saturday. There’s a 40 percent chance of rain, but temperatures will be near 60. The parade, with nearly 200 floats, will go on rain or shine. Santa will attend Participants range from the Cornelius Lemley Color […]
Dive right in to new arcade bar
Nov. 28. The Dive Bar Cornelius officially opened its doors on Nov. 7 making it the second location in the Lake Norman area. The arcade bar is located in the former Hideaway LKN space in Shops on the Green. 20910 Torrence Chapel Rd, Unit D7. Much like the Mooresville location, expect plenty of fun and […]
New substation for Electricities will cost more than $650,000
Nov. 28. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Town Board has unanimously approved the purchase of four major components to be used at a new Electricities substation that will be built east of Hwy. 115 near the Foamex rail crossing. According to Electricities System Manager David Lucore, the components include the substation structure and equipment house, […]
